Did you know that there are more than 100 kinds of arthritis? Or that arthritis disproportionately affects women and ethnic minorities? Or that it’s estimated that by 2030 there will be an estimated 67 million adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis? Those were just a few of the many facts we learned during the chat. Some of the most useful things shared during the chat were on risk factors and dealing with arthritis. Here are 6 tips from the NewsHour Twitter Chat.

1. Earlier is Better: While there are no cures for most types of arthritis an early diagnosis and management are treatment.